An exciting weekend is upon us. A place where the best seats are not the closest to the action. THE MUDDDDDD. I am of course talking about the Kentucky Derby. Down there in Kentucky comes two things: Bourbon and Horses. A state that produces two of the most expensive hobbies people have. Whether that is owning an impossible bottle to get, or paying $15 million for a 3 year old horse. On the other side it’s a guy who indulges in bourbon too frequently and loses it all at the track.

This event brings in people from all over the world. Our very own Chuck, Gerard, and Chug Flutie are heading down there tomorrow. The fellas are hoping to get some content for all of us that cannot be there. Now all though it sort of seems like I know what I am talking about right now, I actually don’t know shit about horses. Last year I bet on horses for the first time ever, I still do not know what I bet specifically. I do know that I finished up on the week ($53 no big deal). But let's move past my great success and get talking about what we are doing for the week over here at Daydrink.

Chuck, Gerard, and Chug Flutie will be hosting a Derby party on Thursday at Good Night John Boy Chicago. If you are in the Chicago area you need to be there, Gerard will be and he was literally just in the ER.

We are giving one Daydrink ‘Bet The Ponies’ Hat to whoever picks the winning Kentucky derby horse… All you need to do is comment under the News Letter post with your pick.

Great White (drew in after scratch)

- Carter

Every year during the draft we always see some standout players that come back with odd measurables. Most memorable in recent history was Kenny Pickett and his small hands. I mean it was the most memorable draft conversation in recent years. This year we had a new one from one of the best defensive players coming out of college. Reuben Bain Jr measured in with unusually short arms for his position. All the buzz and talk around the league made it seem like no one watched Bain play last year. Dude was a beast, throughout the CFB playoffs we saw him dominate constantly. But god forbid he doesn’t come out of the physical with the longest arms and all of a sudden he is a questionable pick.

I may look stupid in the future but I really believe he is going to go insane in the league. But the main reason he is Dude of the Week is because of his draft reaction. Every pick before him in the first round picked up their team hat and posed in front of a camera mirror. Bain got drafted and produced the toughest video of the draft. Hugged his family and walked right by the mirror stand not even looking when grabbing his Buccaneers hat. I can already see the tik tok edits being made.

I am putting full belief into Bain in Tampa and will be taking him for DROY. Congratulations to Rueben on the second biggest accomplishment for him this week. 

- Carter

The derby is historically known for drunk folks, crazy outfits, and gambling on ponies – all phenomenal things. BUT, one thing that I think is often overlooked… The Horses' names.

When betting the ponies, I prefer to toss the odds out the fucking window. I’m betting on the coolest names all weekend long. I ran through all 14 races for this Saturday’s Kentucky derby slate and found the best names to bet on this weekend:

#5. Corruption / Litigation (2 horses)

Reason: You’ve gotta respect how little of a fuck both these owners give. In a sport that’s spent years trying to outrun scandals, suspensions, and shady headlines, these guys just said I simply don’t give a fuck.

#4. Cruisin Chuck

Reason: Pretty straightforward - my nickname is Chuck.

#3. Renegade 

Reason: Can only assume the jockey will be bumping this tune prerace. That's a winning recipe… 

#2. Great Moment 

Reason: Herb Brooks magic will be running through its blood. Keep an eye out for this guy in race #14

#1. Blackout time

Reason: Have to assume this team abides by the motto “win or lose, we booze” Definitely betting on this pony.

- Chuck

Don’t look now, but the Lakers seem to be struggling a bit to close out this series with the Rockets. There was a whole lot of LeGlazing on the internet a few nights ago that has dissipated…

He couldn’t possibly blow a 3-0 lead, right ?

- Jack

Relatively quiet week across social platforms. Instagram held steady, but TikTok performance declined and overall content lacked breakout traction. Revenue remained stable, though growth momentum slowed. The market is now focused on upcoming event-driven content as the next potential catalyst.

Neutral (event-driven).
Short-term performance remains muted, but the Kentucky Derby presents a clear opportunity for reacceleration. Execution over the upcoming weekend will be critical in determining the next move.